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B.C. man arrested in hockey arena attack that sent 1 to hospital

RCMP say a Grand Forks, B.C., man is facing an aggravated assault charge after a fight broke out among fans at a junior hockey game last month.

Kootenay Lake ferry strike to end as mediation continues

The B.C. government has appointed a special mediator in a bid to resolve a months-long labour dispute that has left the residents of numerous small communities around Kootenay lake frustrated and, at times, stranded.

UBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administration

A petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court Monday claims UBC is breaching the University Act through the use of Indigenous land acknowledgments, equity and inclusion initiatives and by taking positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Search for missing person launched following landslide near West Kelowna

A massive 90-metre slide shut down the road to Vernon, near the Lake Okangan Resort, on April 1.

90-metre landslide shuts road north of Lake Okanagan Resort, fire chief says

Two landslides, including a massive 90-metre slide, have shut down a road north of Lake Okanagan Resort, according to fire officials.

Distracted rail crew missed warning before fiery B.C. train crash, report says

The board says the collision east of Revelstoke, B.C., on Feb. 16 last year, occurred when a rail crew was distracted by a call from a controller and missed a warning known as a "clear to stop indication" to prepare to stop at the next signal.

3 heli-skiers killed in southeastern B.C. avalanche, RCMP say

The Kaslo RCMP says the three heli-skiers were part of a group that was swept away into the tree line on Monday.

'Beyond devastating': Tributes pour in for 3 heli-skiers killed in southeastern B.C. avalanche

Tributes are pouring in for three heli-skiers who died Monday after an avalanche in southeastern B.C. swept them away. The three men were from Whistler, Kaslo and Idaho.

B.C.'s ridings look different this federal election. Here's how that shakes things up

As part of the once-a-decade riding redistribution process, B.C. has gained a riding for the 2025 federal election and seen many political boundaries reshaped.

B.C. government appoints special mediator in Kootenay Lake ferry strike

The B.C. government has appointed a special mediator in a bid to resolve a months-long labour dispute that has left the residents of numerous small communities around Kootenay lake frustrated and, at times, stranded.

Man charged in Kelowna bridge incident that saw explosives team called in

Roy Winter, 61, expected in court April 3 for charges including arson and uttering threats.

Penticton Vees hockey team leaving BCHL to join Western Hockey League

In addition to Penticton, B.C., the Western Hockey League is hoping to add a team in Chilliwack at a later date.

City of Kelowna adds fencing, security patrols around homeless encampment

City says changes are meant to protect people in camp from criminal activity and violence.

Why the Canadian government has been in a years-long legal battle against a U.S. cherry farmer

There has been a major twist in a years-long legal battle that has pitted the Canadian government against a U.S. cherry farmer.

B.C. to get 1st new municipality in 15 years as Okanagan Falls residents vote to incorporate

The residents of Okanagan Falls, B.C., have narrowly voted in favour of creating a new municipality to represent the community in the southern Interior, preliminary referendum results show.

Duty-free shop owner says it feels like his B.C. business is a hostage in cross-border trade war

A second-generation Osoyoos, B.C., duty-free shop owner said he is struggling to keep his business afloat amid Trump's trade war with Canada. With cross-border traffic down, Cameron Bissonnette said he doesn't know how much longer he'll be able to pay his staff.

More British Columbians choosing local spring break vacations amid U.S.-Canada tensions

Data shows a 25 per cent decrease in B.C. cars heading south of the border over the past month. The shift comes amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. and several threats from President Donald Trump to annex Canada as the 51st state.

Deadly chronic wasting disease found in urban deer in B.C.

A positive sample of the disease was recently found in a white-tailed deer in Cranbrook during a testing blitz by the province.

B.C. Interior communities face millions in water upgrades, including former home of the 'world's best water'

Canal Flats residents will hold a town hall to discuss Interior Health's demand to treat well water after Greenwood wound up spending $5 million on upgrades 

U.S. pauses Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow, B.C. minister says

B.C.'s Energy Ministry says the United States has paused negotiations with Canada on the wide-reaching Columbia River Treaty that regulates everything from flood control and power generation to water supply and salmon restoration in the region.

Golden, B.C., ski gondola loaded with 8 passengers falls to the ground

A gondola cabin has crashed to the ground at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C. The resort operator said the cabin was fully loaded with eight passengers and that "no one was seriously injured."

New B.C. program to train wildfire volunteers gets mixed reviews from Interior communities

Neighbouring regional districts devastated by the 2023 Bush Creek East wildfire are split on funding meant to repair trust and build wildfire resiliency. 

3 former B.C. Conservative MLAs, who will sit as Independents, say party has been captured by 'woke liberals'

Three former Conservative MLAs say the party has caved to political pressure while some remaining party members have applauded the departure, with MLA Linda Hepner saying they hosted 'extreme right wing views.'

From Kyiv to Kelowna: Artist documents journey to B.C. following Russian invasion of Ukraine in new book

Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Stefania Miro worked as an illustrator and artist. Now, living peacefully in Canada, she's written and illustrated a book detailing her experiences from Feb. 24, 2022, until now.

3 years after B.C. village's resident peacocks disappeared, new sightings have locals talking

The last of the village's peacocks vanished in 2022, ending a love/hate relationship with the birds.